Don’t believe in race – just ethnicity.

I have trouble wrapping my mind around the concept of race. Like dogs, there are differing “breeds,” but we are all human. All fit in a range of physical and mental traits. But we all bleed, breathe and breed.

Keep the conversation going - comment and discuss with your thoughts

David, there is simply no excuse for someone to have trouble “wrapping my mind around the concept of race.” The concept is as old as civilization. Many books have been written on it, many wise people and scientists have described it in detail. Instead of remaining stupid or ignorant and exposing yourself as such to the world, I suggest doing whatever it takes to get yourself educated. RACE is a real thing, David. Deal with it.

Dotsonrox39

Religion still has work to be done,there are still many auguments about religion.Race has come a long way & will continue to be more open discussions,people are people black is NOT really black & white is not white,yellow not yellow red not red,so the color of ones skin should not matter, the sun changes a lot,My 6 words[skin is skin people are people.]

Jeanne Softcheck de Diaz

Absolutely accurate – science acknowledges this completely. My college zoology professor was always preaching we are humans, homo sapiens, one species. I have to hit on the ethnicity part…it makes me crazy that people use ethnic as if it means exotic, weird, black, or people of color. What the heck is “ethnic food”? All food is from some ethnicity, be they hamburgers and fries, or samosas. And “ethnic hair”. Are you kidding me? Thanks for bringing this point and letting me take it one step further.

Bobbye

I don’t believe in race either. Race is just a false way of separating people. Why do some people get to choose which “race” they are, if it’s so “scientific? Native Americans are not considered Native Americans by our government unless they are documented with a tribe. “Mexicans” and “blacks” automatically are considered so, just because they claim to be. If we’re going to do race, it ought to be solely based on DNA. Question: what if you’re half one “race” and half another? What are you? Race is shallow, superficial and false.

Krane

There are shades of color between yellow and green that cannot be classified as either yellow or green. That doesn’t mean yellow is the same color as green.

Krane

I guess you shouldn’t believe in dog breeds either than.

Faces of TRCP

This page is having a slideshow that uses Javascript. Your browser either doesn't support Javascript or you have it turned off. To see this page as it is meant to appear please use a Javascript enabled browser.

Search

The Race Card Project, Spotlight

A Race Card Project Special Report

Two Time Oscar Winning Sound Mixer Russell Williams II Reflects on Hollywood’s Crisis of invisibility As Hollywood struggles with its crisis of inclusion and invisibility, we sat down with two-time Academy Award Winning Sound mixer Russell Williams II to talk about the challenge of diversity in front of and behind the camera in the entertainment […]

The Race Card Project Special Report

Former Attorney General Eric Holder on how his career has been shaped by Dr King. Every January, WYNC commemorates the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special event at the Apollo theatre in Harlem featuring newsmakers, community leaders and artists who explore the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. As part […]

On Deck

This page is having a slideshow that uses Javascript. Your browser either doesn't support Javascript or you have it turned off. To see this page as it is meant to appear please use a Javascript enabled browser.